Chrysler Repair: 2001 town and country belt removal, chrysler town and country, belt tension


Question
How do I remove and replace the serpentine belt on a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?

Answer
REMOVAL
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove the drive belt shield (Accessory Drive Belt Shield).
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER TO SNAP BACK, AS DAMAGE TO TENSIONER AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Position a wrench on the belt tensioner lug (DRIVE BELT TENSION RELEASE).
Release belt tension by rotating the tensioner counterclockwise (DRIVE BELT TENSION RELEASE).
Remove the drive belt (ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT).
Carefully return tensioner to its relaxed position.